1. Chapter 18 Polymers

2. Macromolecule Polymer Monomer Homopolymer Copolymer

3. Types of Synthetic Polymers Elastomers Fibers Plastics

4. Polymer Structure Linear Polymers Branched Polymers

5. Joining of Polymer Chains Attraction of polymer chains Bonding of polymer chains – cross-links

6. Affect of Heat Thermoplastic polymers Thermosetting polymers

7. General Classification of Polymers Addition polymers Condensation polymers

8. Addition Polymers Monomers –Initiator –Inhibitor Reaction conditions

9. Common Addition Polymers

10. Addition Polymers - Elastomers Isoprene Neoprene Vulcanization

11. Sample Problem

12. Condensation Polymers Natural ones include: –Cotton –DNA –Leather –Starch Synthetic ones include: –Dacron –Nylon –Plexiglas –Spandex

13. Polyester

14. Dacron

15. Polyamides Nylon

16. Versatility Strength

17. Sample Problems

18. More Sample Problems